A Mountain Retreat in Nagano, Japan

Ma Retreat

"Ma" — the space between things. A week-long retreat built around silence, stillness, and the forest.

Philosophy

"We do not add anything to your life at Ma Retreat. We simply remove enough for you to hear what was already there."

壱 · One

Zazen

Guided seated meditation, twice daily, led by a resident teacher.

弐 · Two

Forest Silence

Long unguided walks through cedar forest, phones left behind.

参 · Three

Shōjin Cuisine

Traditional Buddhist vegetarian meals, prepared in silence.

A Day at Ma
5:30

Morning Zazen

Seated meditation as the mountain wakes.

7:00

Shōjin Breakfast

Simple, seasonal, eaten in silence.

9:00

Forest Walk

Unguided time among the cedars.

17:00

Evening Zazen

Closing the day in stillness.

Retreats
3 Days

Weekend Reset

A short introduction to zazen and forest silence.

$680 all-inclusive
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7 Days

Full Immersion

The complete Ma Retreat program, in full.

$1,450 all-inclusive
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"I have never slept as deeply as I did in that mountain silence. Something in me finally stopped running."

H. Larsen — Copenhagen

Begin With Stillness

Places are limited to twelve guests per retreat.

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